PCU Float RN (Med-Surg & Telemetry)
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Facility: Hospital setting with multiple medical-surgical and telemetry units

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Shift Guarantee: 36 or 48 hours guaranteed per week
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Float Requirement: Required to float between Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) units
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:

  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS and MS Telemetry: 1:5-6
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: New Year’s Eve/Day, Spring Break (no RTO), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day
• Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation schedule; full compliance required to start on time or assignment start may be delayed by 2 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including national and county criminal searches, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and education verification
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Competency Exams: Required for medication administration, dysrhythmia/EKG, color blindness, and general nursing competencies (Aya-specific requirements)
• References: Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills Checklist: Must be current within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Additional Notes

• Floating between units is mandatory
• No call responsibilities
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = approximately 14 hours)

This position offers a dynamic work environment with a variety of adult and geriatric patient populations across multiple units, requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills in medical-surgical and telemetry care.